Mitsuo Iwata
Voice ActorMitsuo Iwata is a veteran of Japanese acting, voice acting and singing, born in Tokorozawa, Saitama, and today represented by Aoni Production. He gives voice to Kiyotaka Ijichi in the Japanese-language Jujutsu Kaisen.
Jujutsu Kaisen Role
Iwata provides the Japanese voice of Kiyotaka Ijichi in Jujutsu Kaisen, part of the original cast for the MAPPA-produced series. The role adds to a résumé that industry critics have called one of the strongest in the seiyuu field. His work on the character reflects decades of range across dramatic and supporting parts alike.
Career and Notable Roles
Iwata is widely remembered as the voice of Kaneda in the 1988 film Akira and as Kintaro Oe in Golden Boy, a performance he reportedly rehearsed for months until his voice went hoarse to get right. He won the Best Personality prize at the 7th Seiyu Awards in 2013, and after earlier stints at Office Osawa and Across Entertainment, he is now with Aoni Production.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mitsuo Iwata known for?
Mitsuo Iwata is widely remembered as the voice of Kaneda in the 1988 film Akira. That role sits within a career industry critics have called one of the strongest in the seiyuu field.
What is Mitsuo Iwata's most iconic role?
Many point to his performance as Kintaro Oe in Golden Boy, a role he reportedly rehearsed for months until his voice went hoarse to get right. That dedication has made it one of his most talked-about credits.
What characters did Mitsuo Iwata voice?
In Jujutsu Kaisen, Iwata provides the Japanese voice of Kiyotaka Ijichi, part of the original cast for the MAPPA-produced series. It is one entry in a résumé built over decades of dramatic and supporting roles.
What awards has Mitsuo Iwata won?
Iwata won the Best Personality prize at the 7th Seiyu Awards in 2013. The honor came after decades of work across Japanese acting, voice acting, and singing.
Who is Mitsuo Iwata?
Born in Tokorozawa, Saitama in 1967, Iwata is today represented by Aoni Production after earlier stints at Office Osawa and Across Entertainment. He has been active in the industry since 1977.
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Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Headquarters based on the Jujutsu Kaisen anime series, manga, and official materials. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
Character and scene imagery on this site is original artwork by Daddy Jim Headquarters, not screenshots or licensed imagery. Official cover art is used on three types of pages for editorial commentary:
- Movie pages: theatrical posters and key visuals, credited to MAPPA and Toho.
- Game pages: official box art for Jujutsu Kaisen Cursed Clash, credited to Bandai Namco.
- Manga chapter pages: Jump Comics volume covers, credited to Shueisha and Gege Akutami.
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